ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
May 27, 2025
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
May 27, 2025
9 a.m.
If after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Commissioners Court should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Court is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., will be held by the Court. Purposes for a closed or executive meeting or session permitted by the Act include the following:
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551.071 551.072 551.073 551.074 551.076 551.0785 551.084 551.087 551.088 |
Consultation with Attorney. Deliberation regarding real property. Deliberation regarding prospective gifts. Personnel Matters. Deliberation regarding security devices or security audits. Deliberation involving medical or psychiatric records of individuals. Investigation; exclusion of witness from hearing. Deliberation regarding economic development negotiation. Deliberation regarding test item. |
AGENDA
1.
| Judge Cude: | Call to Order. |
2.
| Judge Cude: | Prayer; Pledge of Allegiance. |
3.
| Public Comments: |
4.
| Audrey Louis: District Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee | Genoveva Regina Seidel | |
| Position: | Administrative Asst. | |
| Pay Rate: | $36,100.00 yearly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 047-400-436 | |
| Start Date: | May 27, 2025 | |
| Physical: | pending | |
| Drug Test: | pending | |
5.
| Comm. Bowen:
Blue Bonnet Fiber:
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Discuss and/or take appropriate action for the presentation from Blue Bonnet Fiber. |
6.
| Martin Gonzales: Historical Commission: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Witte Museum Loan Agreement for the New Discoveries of the Battle of Medina. Reviewed by the County Attorney. |
7.
| Comm. Gillespie: John Ulbricht: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Atascosa Health Center and Atascosa County for assistance with site preparation of the new Atascosa Health Center location in Poteet. |
8.
| Sarah Rihn: Animal Control: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve an amended Interlocal Agreement for Animal Control Services with the cities of Charlotte, Christine, Jourdanton, Pleasanton, Poteet and McMullen County and Fee Schedule changes for 2025-2026. |
9.
| Sheriff Guerra: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Matthew Garcia | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 3: $23.44 Hourly; 86 Hours Fluctuating; $120.00 Mo. Uniform; SB22 Eligible, 90-Day County Probation; 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 05/27/2025 9:00am | |
| Physical: | complete | |
| Drug Test: | complete | |
| New Employee: | Jared Fuentes | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 2: $24.36 Hourly; 86 Hours Fluctuating; $120.00 Mo. Uniform; SB22 Eligible; 90-Day County Probation; 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 06/09/2025 | |
| Physical: | complete | |
| Drug Test: | complete |
| Existing Employee: | Jesse Martinez | |
| Position: | Courthouse Security | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 1: $28.08 Hourly; 40 Hours; $120.00 Mo. Uniform; Continue 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-400-401 | |
| Start Date: | 05/27/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Justin Benavidez | |
| Position: | Patrol Deputy | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 1: $28.62 Hourly; 86 Fluctuating; $120.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, Continue 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-440-410 | |
| Start Date: | 06/08/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Logan Morse | |
| Position: | Patrol Deputy | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 1: $28.62 Hourly; 86 Fluctuating; $120.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, Continue 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-440-410 | |
| Start Date: | 06/08/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Cole Hannah | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 1: $25.27 Hourly; 86 Fluctuating; $120.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, Continue 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 06/08/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
10.
| Theresa Carrasco: County Clerk: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action for approval of Commissioners' Court Minutes for March 2025. |
11.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Final Plat for the A&E Acres Subdivision on Sanctuary Rd in Precinct 2. |
12.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the following permits: A. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Road Bore Permit for McCoy Water Supply Corporation on County Road 416 in Precinct 4. B. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Road Bore Permit for McCoy Water Supply Corporation on Strawberry City Road in Precinct 1. C. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Road Bore Permit for McCoy Water Supply Corporation on Verdi Road in Precinct 1. |
13.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the following permits: A. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Temporary Water Line Permit for Commodore Midstream Partners on County Road 401 in Precinct 4. B. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Temporary Water Line Permit for Commodore Midstream Partners on County Road 407 in Precinct 4. C. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Temporary Water Line Permit for Commodore Midstream Partners on County Road 447 in Precinct 4. |
14.
| Comm. Gillespie: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Joe Turley | |
| Position: | Road Crew | |
| Pay Rate: | From $23.51 per hour to $24.20 per hour | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 021-400-402 | |
| Start Date: | 5/27/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
15.
| Comm. Pawelek: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Carl Harlos | |
| Position: | Road Crew CDL | |
| Pay Rate: | $23.27 | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 023-400-402 | |
| Start Date: | 06/09/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
16.
| Comm. Riley: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Atascosa County and Paisano Volunteer Fire Department and Campbellton Community Center for assistance with site preparation of a helicopter pad. |
17.
| Tracy Barrera: Auditor: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the appointment of the following individuals as the inaugural board members of the Atascosa County Emergency Services District (ESD) 2. These individuals were carefully chosen by the Volunteer Fire Departments (VFD) Fire Chiefs of Leming, Ata-Bexar, and Poteet.
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18.
| Molly Solis: County Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel- completion of 90-day county probationary period on May 4, 2025; (the 180-day County Attorney's Office probationary period continues): | |
| Existing Employee: | Monica Guillen | |
| Position: | Victim Assistance Coordinator | |
| Pay Rate: | $59,400.00 county salary plus SB22 of $5,600.00 total $65,000.00 | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-404-405 | |
| Start Date: | 05/27/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
19.
| Tracy Barrera: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to accept the 2024 Annual Financial Report from the Atascosa County Emergency Services District (ESD) 1 and enter into the county minutes pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sec. 775.082. See attached. |
20.
| Judge Cude: | Update and/or take appropriate action concerning Judges, Commissioners, and Other County Elected Officials' training course certifications, record any hours and certificates into Commissioners Court minutes and other documents not related to education needing to be filed in the court records. Atascosa County Judge Weldon P. Cude has completed 12 hours of continuing education hours at the 2025 Probate Academy in Lubbock, Tx. Constable Salazar has been issued a Peace Officer License under Chapter 1701, Occupations Code. |
21.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Regular Session of Atascosa County Commissioners Court will now recess in order to convene in Executive Session according to Texas Government Code 551.071 Consultation with Attorney, Deliberation regarding real property 551.072.
a. Update on Status of Pending Litigation Matters
b. Update on sale of McMullen County Property
a. Update on Status of Pending Litigation Matters
b. Update on sale of McMullen County Property
22.
OPEN SESSION
23.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning item(s) discussed in executive session. |
24.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action to accept and/or approve any invoices and payroll. |
25.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action on reports submitted. |
26.
| COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT (No Action Can Be Taken). The next Commissioners Court is set for Monday, June 9, 2025. |
27.
| Judge Cude: | Adjourn. |
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___________Weldon P. Cude, Atascosa County Judge
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that this notice was posted by 4:00 p.m., on Friday, May 23, 2025.
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Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator